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3516.85W

1 Ton of Refrigeration = 3516.85 Watt

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Convert between watts, horsepower, BTU, and other power units used in engineering and industry.

Quick References

1 Kilowatt to Horsepower1.34102186
1 Watt to BTU/hour3.41214245
1 Horsepower to Kilowatt0.7457

table_chartCommon Conversions

Watt3516.85 W

Kilowatt3.51685 kW

Megawatt3.5168e-3 MW

Horsepower4.71617272 hp

Foot-pounds/second2593.89151952 ft·lbf/s

BTU/hour11999.99317572 BTU/h

Ton of Refrigeration to Watt Conversion Table

Ton of Refrigeration (tonref)	Watt (W)
1 tonref	3516.85 W
2 tonref	7033.7 W
5 tonref	17584.25 W
10 tonref	35168.5 W
25 tonref	87921.25 W
50 tonref	175842.5 W
100 tonref	351685 W
250 tonref	879212.5 W
500 tonref	1758425 W
1000 tonref	3516850 W

How to Convert Ton of Refrigeration to Watt

Formula

Watt = Ton of Refrigeration × 3516.85

Worked Example

Example: 5 Ton of Refrigeration = 5 × 3516.85 = 17584.25 Watt

To convert Ton of Refrigeration to Watt, multiply the Ton of Refrigeration value by 3516.85. This factor is derived from the ratio between the two units.

About These Units

Ton of Refrigeration

A ton of refrigeration is a unit of power used in the HVAC industry, equal to approximately 3,517 watts or 12,000 BTU/h. It represents the cooling capacity needed to melt one short ton (2,000 lb) of ice in 24 hours.

History

The ton of refrigeration originated in the ice-harvesting industry of the 19th century. Before mechanical refrigeration, cooling capacity was measured by how much ice could be produced or consumed. A typical home central AC system is rated at 2-5 tons.

Watt

The watt is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second. It measures the rate of energy transfer or conversion. Watts are used universally for measuring electrical power, light output, and heat generation.

History

The watt is named after Scottish engineer James Watt, who made significant improvements to the steam engine. It was adopted as the SI unit of power in 1882 by the Second Congress of the British Association for the Advancement of Science.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Ton of Refrigeration (tonref)

Watt (W)

1 tonref

3516.85 W

2 tonref

7033.7 W

5 tonref

17584.25 W

10 tonref

35168.5 W

25 tonref

87921.25 W

50 tonref

175842.5 W

100 tonref

351685 W

250 tonref

879212.5 W

500 tonref

1758425 W

1000 tonref

3516850 W

About These Units

Ton of Refrigeration

History

Watt

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Why use NexaConvert for Units?

verified

Scientific Accuracy

Calculated using the latest NIST standards for physical constants and unit ratios.

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Instant Execution

No reload required. Get your results in real-time as you type or change units.

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Cross-Device

A responsive precision tool that fits in your pocket or dominates your desktop.